The Emperor's Art of Rule: It Starts with Tricking His Son
帝王心术，从坑儿子开始
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96 Chapters, 6 reviews. I have nothing to say [shocked]. The writing style is good. I've read 5 similar books, all with the same writing style and a similar feel. I think it's a long novel, which is good. If it were a short story, it would be hard to connect with the reader. I quite like it. The beginning is like being shrouded in mist, but gradually the path becomes clear.
This is a female-oriented novel. If you mind that, you can skip it. If you don't mind a change of pace, you can check it out; it's quite interesting. 😏 I thought it was a court intrigue novel and read it for a long time, but I never saw any political maneuvering in the previous dynasty. I only saw the turbulent affairs of the harem over three reigns.
I read it in one go, it was great! I wish it were a completed story. The writing is smooth and the plot is coherent. I really enjoy stories about father-son relationships, and this one really suited my taste. Although the plot before the son was lost was a bit heartbreaking, the rest was all sweet.
It's really great! I especially love the main character, he's such a wonderful grandson! 👍👍👍🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 When will this wealthy Tang family do something stupid? 😂
It was alright, just a bit frustrating at the beginning, but it got much better later on, and the viewing experience was very smooth. Keep it up! I'm quite curious about how the father and son will rise to power, especially since they've already said they'll be taking up their fiefdoms. 🤔🤔🤔
Although it was a bit angsty at the beginning, it was great overall. Moreover, it doesn't dwell too much on intrigue and backstabbing. Instead, it uses a positive and optimistic style to record the little things in life, discovering the beauty and small joys in everyday moments.
Very good. The writing is concise, the plot is interesting and reasonable, and it's a rare example of a story with high intelligence written by Tomato. I don't understand why the data is not good. I hope the author can persevere.
It's very captivating, the plot is great, and the characters are very well-developed. I really felt sorry for Li Zhuo. The author's writing style is excellent, with the unrestrained humor of a young author's ancient-style novel, yet also highlighting the shortcomings of his family (which is a bit heartbreaking).
The writing is excellent, the characters are vividly portrayed, the language is fluent, and the plot is tightly woven. The characters of Li Chun, Li Yan, and Li Zhuo, spanning three generations, are particularly well-developed. Why isn't the score higher? I recommend it.
This book is really good, and the character's personality is quite likable. The father-son and grandfather-grandson relationships are especially funny and quite frequent, making you laugh out loud while reading. The main characters' romantic relationships are relatively minor; you can practically read it without a romantic pairing.